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getting near private beaches..are they a new area to hunt?

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Steve from Ohio

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Has anyone ever used a small boat or kayak to get near the private beaches on say the inland waters near the treasure coast in Florida? There is a beach called Southbeach in the inland waterway system that is set up for property owners only. I tried to get to it but they denied me entrance into the rather hoidy toidy neighborhood.

I'm sure these private beaches have very wealthy people who do have rather large jewelry and I have heard rumors that some have been lost at those private beaches.

They can't stop you from getting close with a boat and I would think that these swimming areas are not hunted at all.

Anyone doing that at this time or heard of anyone doing that?
 
The way I look at it is this: They own the property, they own the private beach but they sure as hell don't own the ocean below the water level. I have thought of this same thing and plan on taking my boat to some resort beaches that you simply cannot drive and park in their lots if you are not a guest. On a nice day I just do not see any laws that could stop you from anchoring in a few feet of water and go detecting in the water off the resort. I think I will fly my pirate flag from the outrigger when doing this as well....Arrrrgh!!!!
 
I'd check with the county office and see if they own up to the water line or higher up to there property boundry only.
It woud'nt hurt to ask.!
 
I'm with you man. There should not be any beach in the USA that is not accessible by land.:ranting: Private beach my @#*
 
Some states have laws that you cannot have a motorized boat within 200 feet of a beach. This is to protect swimmers from being hit by a prop. Check it out before you assume it is ok, there is some hefty fines associated with this.
 
Bobbie said:
Some states have laws that you cannot have a motorized boat within 200 feet of a beach. This is to protect swimmers from being hit by a prop. Check it out before you assume it is ok, there is some hefty fines associated with this.
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I would not motor up to the beach but use a kayak to paddle up to it or use an electric trolling motor.

Flying over the Gulf area, I saw many beaches that are not able to be accessed by the public. Many of those beaches are older and at one time had public access.

I'm just trying to figure out a good way to hit those almost never detected waters off the beaches.
 
n/t
 
Cessna 172 or equal with floats would do the trick !!
As I fly too and have often wondered about doing this too !!
But on the other hand I'd rather be quiet and out of sight as to not draw ant attention as to what I'm doing
so I'll not bother anyone !!
Jmoh!!!
Hh
John
 
Here is a portion of the law that exists in Massachusetts.

"This general land grant was accomplished by the Colonial Ordinances of 1641-47, which in effect moved the line between public and private property to the low water mark, but not farther seaward of the high water mark than "100 rods," or 1,650 feet. This intertidal area (now called "private tidelands") is presumed to belong to the upland property owner, unless legal documentation proves otherwise for a given parcel (as is true in certain segments of Provincetown, for example)."

You can read the entire page at http://www.mass.gov/czm/shorelinepublicaccess.htm
 
Of course your assuming they don't get detected. Our beach where I live is a private beach and between me and invited guests that I've seen there detecting there's nothing left for the sneaky looters.
 
Steve, you might want to check your state laws for public access to private beaches. Here in Washington State saltwater beach front owners own the property down to the extreme low tide line. They might have a long tape measure. How and if they can enforce that is always in question here and varies depending if your just walking the beach or using it for some activity like clam digging or metal detecting or? I stay away from them as metal detectorsists are always being scrutinized in this state and the more complaints are filed against us whether justified or not the more we have to fight to keep this hobby alive.
 
Call me a Pirate without a boat, got a great place to hit next friday, Lots of history from the late 18oo's, but have to treak about a mile in the water from the side to get to it, not sure if I'll make it or not ....So if you don't hear from me a few days after... You'll Know, I went down fighting
 
crazyman said:
Of course your assuming they don't get detected. Our beach where I live is a private beach and between me and invited guests that I've seen there detecting there's nothing left for the sneaky looters.
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There is always something left and artifacts move from one area to the next with wave action and tides.
 
OBN - looking forward to your results on that old area - I know you put a lot of work into pinpointing (sorry for the pun) that spot....
Good luck and may the gold be with ya!!!
 
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